Cool phrases

English translation: phrases considered phashionable/hip

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Now buzz-words are words showing that the speaker is "in the know" in some field. People sometimes use buzz-words in the same manner and even for the same purpose as "namedropping". A boy may learn some gand jargon words and use them as buzzwords to hint that he is "tough" or "connected".

Another example: a person may use a lot of technical/trade buzzwords, not necessarily having true understanding of the related concept, to make an impression of someone experienced/skilled in a particular field.

-> well, I based my answer on the Collins English Dictionary's definition...

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RHELLER: sophisticated or elegant has nothing to do with it- not related

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-> What does cool mean to you then? And anyway, as I said before, I based my explanation on a dictionary definition

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Catherine Bolton: With Rita and Alexander. Cool CAN be sophisticated, but not necessarily. Cool = trendy, and we've all seen some very UNsophisticated trends out there. (Maybe we should write to Collins ;-))

Now buzz-words are words showing that the speaker is "in the know" in some field. People sometimes use buzz-words in the same manner and even for the same purpose as "namedropping". A boy may learn some gand jargon words and use them as buzzwords to hint that he is "tough" or "connected".

Another example: a person may use a lot of technical/trade buzzwords, not necessarily having true understanding of the related concept, to make an impression of someone experienced/skilled in a particular field.

Explanation:For what it's worth, I would say that "buzz words" can also refer to controversial issues at the time, such as in politics. Cool phrases are simply what is particularly fashionable at the time - and it will vary by age, socio-economic group and geographical location - "what's the chat" seems to be one in Scotland at the moment!